Siskel & Ebert (1995)- Showgirls, Canadian Bacon, Seven, The Run of the Country, A Month by the Lake

[@marcofalzone6469]

Definitely the 1990s were in full swing by this point.

[@whoizmdot]

I really appreciate this KZbin channel.

[@Equint77]

The se7en review was well worth this. 👍👍

[@andrewburgemeister6684]

One of the best from that year!

[@amanitaylor7280]

Love these, thanks

[@scottwilliam3470]

Showgirls is a guilty pleasure of mine

[@danielstack4158]

It's pretty much a super high budget version of a 90's skinemax film.

[@ScootyPuffSr7]

I think it's terrible. I thought that it was terrible the first time that I watched it. I thought that it was terrible the second time that I watched it. I thought that it was terrible the third time that I watched it . . .

[@jamesd1944]

Interesting. That clip from Seven where Doe/Spacey is talking about adjusting his schedule is delivered differently than it is in the final cut. I agree they somewhat overblow the violence.

[@xdmaster7888]

The voice in the clip is that of director David Fincher. As noted elsewhere, that was due to Kevin Spacey having a fairly distinctive voice and the producers and studio not wanting people to figure out exactly what his role was in the film (people knew he was in the movie in some capacity, but in the pre-always spoilers age they couldn't get confirmation that he was John Doe until SEVEN was released).

[@TheAlgozineparduhn]

I Love How They Paid Great Tribute To Orville Redenbacher After The Recap. A Real Contribution Indeed.

[@michaelmcdonald8452]

Why Is Every Word Capitalized?

[@TheAlgozineparduhn]

@@michaelmcdonald8452 It's Just My Typing Style.

[@danielstack4158]

It was truly a sad day when Orville popped his last kernel.

[@finnsterling6514]

​@@michaelmcdonald8452Because he doesn't actually know how to write. Capitalizing every word helps to hide [it] a bit. But only a bit.

[@consman22]

What a great channel this is

[@littlekingtrashmouth9219]

With Se7en, you usually just see the aftermath, not the crimes as they are committed

[@threeminuteshate]

Exactly, which is kind of weird they discuss it as they do. We’re left to come up with our own horrible thoughts of what happened in many cases. In their review of Pulp Fiction, Ebert in particular, says the film is not as violent as we think because much of the graphic violence isn’t explicitly shown. It’s shown even less in this but they talk about it as if you see the worst.

[@gspendlove]

Hard to believe that Showgirls, Se7en and Canadian Bacon were almost 30 years ago.

[@MixMasterLar]

I remember Canadian Bacon working alright, and I think it probably holds up now better then back then although I should give it another watch before I make that claim

[@danielstack4158]

Really? I remember renting it and it was pretty much unwatchable.

[@TheWinstonSlip]

Best movie ever

[@philster1883]

@@TheWinstonSlip The same Winston Smith from 1984? Is this comment in Newspeak?

[@sonnyblack0870]

I actually found Canadian Bacon funnier than Doctor Strangelove

[@newwavepop]

he sort of compares "Showgirls" to "Leaving Las Vegas" he says its so much more powerful and insightful than Showgirls, but honestly i dont think there was intent AT ALL for it to tell a story really. i think the intent was nothing more than to cash in on publicity of the uptight serious girl from Saved By The Bell getting naked, and for her the intent was to prove she had range or something and couldnt just play the uptight serious girl. sometimes films really do have no intention of greatness. i cant stand Michael Moore as a person but ididnt even know he made actual movies. im honestly surprised they both like "Seven" im also surprised they didnt make any sort of comment like it has and ending people will be talking about for years. never heard of "The Run Of The Country" i might have to look it up.

[@AI_Image_Master]

Actually a long list of actresses turned it down before they got to Berkley. She thought this would transition her to adult roles and make her a star. Worst decision ever made. But yeah it was on everyone's mind it's the girl from S By .the B. In the long run they made a boat load of money from video rentals.

[@Andrew_Franklin]

Left ear right ear left ear right ear

[@JoeyArmstrong2800]

As a self proclaimed cinefile I sure miss these two guys on Sunday night.

[@danielstack4158]

Ah yes, it was early Saturday evening for me in the Chicago area around dinnertime. I watched them review a film that I then watched later that same night at the theater many times.

[@TheNameisPlissken1981]

Gene saying Elizabeth Berkley is "hard around the face" was priceless. That's another way of saying she's ugly, kids.

[@littlekingtrashmouth9219]

Kelly Kapowski was hotter. Jesse Spano was just annoying

[@iluvmylovebirdandmybudgiet7729]

The worst movie show he tried to blame it on her make up.....just don`t think she was a credible actress

[@littlekingtrashmouth9219]

@@jj97520 Yeah but this is showgirls we’re talking about

[@iluvmylovebirdandmybudgiet7729]

he seemed to try sugarcoat it with the make-up comment....but it was kind of mean....I don't think she looked bad....it was a crappy role and movie....

[@danielstack4158]

@@iluvmylovebirdandmybudgiet7729 I think her makeup looked really terrible in the movie, but she's a beautiful woman normally. Gene probably got some crap for that comment, not one of his finer moments. Great critic though, RIP. Huge Chicago Bulls fan.

[@SkolneyVikings]

Interesting they had a different voice in that one Seven clip to avoid spoiling Kevin Spacey's appearance.

[@iluvmylovebirdandmybudgiet7729]

I thought Kevin Spacey was better in 7 than in Usual Suspects ....

[@vanillabadboy4469]

@@iluvmylovebirdandmybudgiet7729 Directors are important. They can take your performance and make it better

[@iluvmylovebirdandmybudgiet7729]

my point was Spacey won the Academy Award for "Usual" but I liked his performance in "7" better...

[@JoeSmith-hv7oe]

​@iluvmylovebirdandmybudgiet7729 he's brilliant in Usual Suspects too tho

[@reneedennis2011]

YAY! The cinema setting is back! Their review of Showgirls is hilarious 😂!

[@thenerdycollector5013]

sunday afternoon, a cold brewski in my hand and Siskel and Ebert on youtube... cant beat that :-)

[@tfronauer]

The start of Gene’s thing for Gina Gershon

[@robchuk4136]

Opening theme song a little too sexy

[@michaelmcdonald8452]

Every time I watch this intro for thirty years now, I wonder if that's a real cab driver or an actor and whatever the case, what is he doing right now?

[@BM-wh5qk]

Hes an Uber Driver who constantly gives thumbs up to his passengers, but they are too ignorant to get it.

[@darrinfromvault801]

The vh1/Logo edit of Showgirls is the most enjoyable way to watch it. Where all the nudity is covered by rotoscoped clothing & the ADR they used to censor swearing is horrible and clearly other actors. Basically its even more laughably bad than the original just no nudity (the only selling point for it). If you're a curious sadist that has to experience Showgirls then i recommend the full film 1st. Then the edit as a palette cleanser since its ironically funnier making it less boring and edited timewise for tv cutting the darker scenes. Or you could lie & say you've seen it to save yourself the torture. There's more enjoyable schlock like Neil Breen

[@chrisconnell5042]

I love showgirls. It's rediculous and I never seen a TV edit ...I'm surprised they even bothered.

[@littlekingtrashmouth9219]

Everybody got aids and shit

[@JoeyArmstrong2800]

I had no idea there was a version with rotoscope clothing and ADR. I definitely need to check it out.

[@bonghunezhou5051]

Wonder if there is a "vhs/logo edit" of Henry and June?

[@ricogomez4020]

Gene insulting Elizabeth Berkly looks.

[@MrAdamloring1985]

Funny that they thing 7 should be NC17, when we never see anyone actually get killed and only 2 victims are seen on screen. The rest is told after the fact. There is also no nudity, and the actual violence is fairly minimum. I guess that shows the power of a great director and a strong script.

[@marktosh3739]

Wonderful nonverbal reactions from Gene to Roger's disagreements over "Run of the Country."

[@SABMashupMuseum]

R.I.P. Orville Redenbacher as well as Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert.

[@melissasalsbury4705]

Put Oliver Platt (or Funnybones) in the title.

[@daughterofolaf]

10:00 Brad Pitt’s “Mm” has always killed me. 🤣

[@FullyComp]

Canadian Bacon does work. Surrender pronto, or we’ll level Toronto. RIP John Candy

[@iluvmylovebirdandmybudgiet7729]

not funny,,,,just mildly amusing

[@TheWinstonSlip]

Hilarious

[@bijibadness]

what, exactly, do we see in _Seven_ that's so extreme? the most graphic scene of violence actually shown in the movie by _far_ is the first crime scene, the body of the GLUTTONY victim. it's totally a _Psycho_ thing, where audiences were totally convinced they saw the knife penetrate Janet Leigh, but it was only the suggestion, and the style was so tight. with _Seven_ it's just the description of the horrible things, and that's what makes it so memorable, I feel. like, that famous Head In The Box at the end? all we see of it is a bit of hair. couple strands of very blond hair . . . man. what a movie. _they shud remake though adn have the head done RITE with CGI!!! and have it fly around n stuff!_ sorry. I couldn't help that.

[@tiananesbitt7156]

Rebound They may have never reviewed it!😶‍🌫️

[@doovie101]

I saw Seven on LSD at my friend's house. No idea why.

[@playerthirteen9695]

So in conclusion for Gene, violence works if not too graphic, and nudity works if not too ugly.

[@addisonjames4870]

This channel is great !

[@danielstack4158]

So are you!

[@jamesmitchell8922]

The actor trying to seduce Vanessa Redgrave is the jester in the 1992 German film of Snow White!

[@reneperez7903]

Showgirls 👎1/2 Canadian Bacon 👎⭐️ Seven 👍⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@AI_Image_Master]

The funny thing is if they came on tv and I was just surfing thru I'd stop and watch Showgirls first then Canadian Bacon. I'd skip Seven, even though it is the best movie by far. Appreciated it the first time, but does anyone have the patients to sit thru the whole thing a second time knowing what happens. Showgirls is actually just funny and anything with John Candy is great.

[@reneperez7903]

@@AI_Image_Master I hated the rape scene in showgirls which made the film even worse. John Candy was funny, but some of the films he did prior to his passing were awful. As for Seven I’ve watched it a few times since then, cuz I admire Morgan Freeman he’s just a damn good actor.

[@branagain]

I hated Se7en.

[@terryjackson324]

Ha ! Your the first.

[@patrickc3419]

Canadian Bacon was BAD 👎🏻

[@TheWinstonSlip]

It was fantastic!

[@patrickc3419]

@@TheWinstonSlip Legit truth; my dad was a local cop (sheriff’s deputy) and at the state of filming up here in Niagara county, NY, was asked to be an extra, and turned it down! One of two John Candy movies filmed up here (along with Planes Trains & Automobiles).